Previously served as vice president of operations

Safeguard Properties, the mortgage field services provider, announced the promotion of Michael Greenbaum to the position of chief operating officer. Greenbaum, who joined Safeguard in 2010, previously served as vice president of operations.

As chief operating officer, Greenbaum will continue to support Safeguard’s clients and oversee the company’s vendor network. In addition, he will maintain responsibility for operational success, driving Safeguard’s internal operations processes and procedures to further increase efficiency, effectiveness and compliance, the company said in a release.

Prior to joining Safeguard, Greenbaum held senior management and executive positions with Erico, Accel, McMaster-Carr. Greenbaum also served in the U.S. Army, Ordinance Branch, specializing in supply chain management.

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“Mike has a proven track record of excellence, partnership and collaboration at Safeguard. He is a valued partner to our clients and has been instrumental in identifying new and innovative operational opportunities and executing on our corporate strategic vision,” Alan Jaffa, Safeguard CEO, said.

“We are fortunate to have someone like Mike and I have full confidence in his ability to continue to be a key contributor to the future growth of Safeguard.”

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